In Sally Hansen Diamond Strength No Chip Nail Color, high levels of styrene were detected. It’s been linked to organ toxicity and has been considered an allergen. But you also want to be sure that the brows you're getting come at a fair price, and not at the expense of your health. Um, barf! Use google and research. If you don’t have your health, what do you have? She is passionate about inspiring women to take control of their lives by balancing nutrition, exercise and general well-being. What you need to know is that they are all chemicals, many of which are carcinogens, and some can even that mess up your hormones. There aren’t as many reviews on organic health and beauty products, but you will find some if you look! Another red flag for this nasty chemical is that, in lab tests, brain cells were altered after regular application, signifying that this multi-syllabic ingredient might actually be a neurotoxin! If you thought lip gloss was a pain for getting your hair stuck to it on a windy day, you haven’t heard anything yet! Appearing in a couple forms in these products, it’s known by two names: polyoxymethylene urea and quaternium-15. Using an app called Healthy Living by the Environmental Working Group, an NPO that researches the toxicity levels in everyday products, we got up close and personal with our favourite beauty brands to see what they weren’t telling us. It’s like a mean little trick your pores played on you. Be very cautious of anyone calling their products “natural.” It is an unregulated term in the industry and only means that ingredients were derived from something that was once natural. Any recommendations? It may not be easy to let your hair go gray and to embrace your wrinkles, but it's a cultural shift women should consider. Acrylamide naturally occurs in many foods, but is also added to products like makeup and plastics, and has been linked to cancer (which is why it’s not surprising that it also crops up in cigarettes!). In addition to the nasty parabens we've already mentioned, these bad boys also feature ingredients like retinyl acetate, which has been linked to cancer, excessive vitamin A intake in pregnant women, and organ system toxicity! Many major brands like philosophy, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Burberry, plus celebrity-helmed fragrances by people like Halle Berry, Celine Dion, and Beyoncé are all guilty of containing almost ALL of the toxic ingredients we’ve already mentioned! While not a cosmetic like the others in this article, perfume is a beauty product that we’ve been using for centuries, regardless of how bad for us it may be. Meanwhile laboratory studies related to biologic plausibility of the association between genital talc use and ovarian cancer continue to appear. You may not be eating your makeup, but with this product coming so close to your mouth, it’s definitely worth a closer look! No matter what you do, remember to always check the ingredients. We all have different favourites. Worried about the presence of parabens in your favourite bronzer? When you go shopping, steer clear from any of these 12 ingredients. Primarily used in the production of plastics and rubbers, styrene has been linked in the short term to eye irritation and gastrointestinal effects, while long-term exposure can actually affect the central nervous system! Familiarize yourself with this list, and double-check to make sure any products you pick up don’t contain these chemicals. The sun is great for warmth and vitamin D, but premature wrinkles and melanoma are definitely not hot. The app ranks some of your favourite brands (this is one instance where you want to score low) to see which products you should ditch in order to give a face-friendly overhaul to your cosmetics collection. Toxic Beauty is a documentary feature film with exclusive access to scientists, lawyers, advocates, regulators, politicians, a dynamic whistle blower, survivors and women who have lost their lives. While many mascaras contain preservatives to prevent this (and most are labelled with a three-month safety limit), tests proved that these bacteria can be present in mascara tubes that were well before their expiration date. What healthy beauty products do you use? Chan School of Public Health, Scott Faber, Vice President Government Affairs, Environmental Working Group. Own Your Health: Our Guide To Avoiding Toxic Beauty Products. The processes are different and the ingredients are different. What if I told you that no matter how many toxins you stop yourself from eating, there are still thousands of chemicals making their way into your body? Check out the brand’s website, or even distributors’ websites and often you will find people’s reviews of the products. Brows frame the face and can totally change your overall look, which is why it might be a good idea to ensure that what you’re using doesn’t just look good, but is good for you. In addition to this, the Senorita Margarita flavour also contains citral, which is a naturally-occurring scent ingredient that is manufactured on larger scales (like in philosophy products). While we always feel a little fancy when we’re adding a spritz of perfume, they are a beauty product that definitely require a closer look before we lay down that amount of cash. Remember, your skin soaks it in. Sephora fave brand, philosophy, has lip glosses that are drool-worthy in how good they smell, with scents like Frosted Animal Cracker, Peppermint Stick, and Senorita Margarita. Whatever formula you prefer – powder, liquid, cream, or gel – you might want to avoid the ones offered by CoverGirl + Olay and Neutrogena. Another lazy girl makeup staple, BB cream took the world by storm when it came out a few years ago, which is why so many cheap, drugstore brands jumped on the bandwagon to bring it to their consumers.